Block — synonyms, block antonyms, definition

1. block (Noun)

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block (Noun) — A solid piece of something (usually having flat rectangular sides). ex. "the pyramids were built with large stone blocks"

block (Noun) — A rectangular area in a city surrounded by streets and usually containing several buildings. ex. "he lives in the next block"

block (Noun) — A three-dimensional shape with six square or rectangular sides.

block (Noun) — A number or quantity of related things dealt with as a unit. ex. "he reserved a large block of seats" ex. "he held a large block of the company's stock"

block (Noun) — Housing in a large building that is divided into separate units. ex. "there is a block of classrooms in the west wing"

block (Noun) — (computing) a sector or group of sectors that function as the smallest data unit permitted. ex. "since blocks are often defined as a single sector, the terms 'block' and 'sector' are sometimes used interchangeably"

block (Noun) — An inability to remember or think of something you normally can do; often caused by emotional tension. ex. "I knew his name perfectly well but I had a temporary block"

block (Noun) — A simple machine consisting of a wheel with a groove in which a rope can run to change the direction or point of application of a force applied to the rope.

block (Noun) — A metal casting containing the cylinders and cooling ducts of an engine. ex. "the engine had to be replaced because the block was cracked"

block (Noun) — An obstruction in a pipe or tube. ex. "we had to call a plumber to clear out the block in the drainpipe"

block (Noun) — A platform from which an auctioneer sells. ex. "they put their paintings on the block"

block (Noun) — The act of obstructing or deflecting someone's movements.

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2. block (Verb)

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block (Verb) — Render unsuitable for passage. ex. "block the way" ex. "block off the streets" ex. "block up the streets"

block (Verb) — Hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of. ex. "His brother blocked him at every turn"

block (Verb) — Prevent from happening or developing. ex. "Block his election"

block (Verb) — Interfere with or prevent the reception of signals. ex. "block the signals emitted by this station"

block (Verb) — Run on a block system. ex. "block trains"

block (Verb) — Interrupt the normal function of by means of anaesthesia. ex. "block a nerve" ex. "block a muscle"

block (Verb) — Shut out from view or get in the way so as to hide from sight. ex. "The thick curtain blocked the action on the stage"

block (Verb) — Stamp or emboss a title or design on a book with a block. ex. "block the book cover"

block (Verb) — Obstruct. ex. "Her arteries are blocked"

block (Verb) — Block passage through. ex. "block the path"

block (Verb) — Support, secure, or raise with a block. ex. "block a plate for printing" ex. "block the wheels of a car"

block (Verb) — Impede the movement of (an opponent or a ball). ex. "block an attack"

block (Verb) — Be unable to remember. ex. "You are blocking the name of your first wife!"

block (Verb) — Shape by using a block. ex. "Block a hat" ex. "block a garment"

block (Verb) — Shape into a block or blocks. ex. "block the graphs so one can see the results clearly"

block (Verb) — Prohibit the conversion or use of (assets). ex. "Blocked funds"

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